To the glory of the most worthy General Francisco Morazan The Republic of El Salvador 1880 . [Second marker] José Miguel Saravia ∙ Trinidad Cabañas ∙ Enrique Rivas ∙ Indalecio Cordero ∙ Nicolas Angulo ∙ Gerardo Barrios ∙ Agustin Guzman ∙ Domingo Asturias ∙ Carlos Salazar [Third marker] To the commission of the conspirators of San Salvador: The hostages that my enemies hold are objects very dear to my heart, but I am the Chief of the Nation and my duty is to attack. I will pass over the bodies of my family and will teach the rebels the error of their ways and I won’t live one instant more this most scandalous incident. [Fourth marker] La Trinidad Noviembre 10 de 1827 ∙ Gualcho Julio 6 de 1828 ∙ San Antonio Octubre 9 de 1828 ∙ Mixco Febrero 18 de 1829 ∙ San Miguelito Marzo 6 de 1829 ∙ Las Charcas Marzo 15 de 1829 ∙ Guatemala Abril 12 de 1829 ∙ Jocoro Marzo 28 de 1832 ∙ San Salvador Marzo 28 de 1832 ∙ San Salvador Junio 23 de 1834 ∙ Las Lomas Marzo 28 de 1839 ∙ El Espiritu Santo Abril 6 de 1839 ∙ San Pedro Perulapan Setiembre 25 de 1839 ∙ Guatemala Marzo 19 de 1840 ∙ San Jose de Costa Rica Setiembre 15 de 1842 [Sixth marker] I leave my remains to the Salvadoran people, as proof of my first thoughts and in recognition of your bravery and sacrifice in defense of liberty and national union. My love of Central America dies with me. I call to the youth of today that are ready to give life to this country that I fear I leave in a state of anarchy, and I desire that you follow my example of dying with firmness before abandoning her to the disorder that she unfortunately finds herself in now. The country should come before the family. [Seventh marker] The teachers’ schools of El Salvador, In tribute to General Francisco Morazan in the 1st Century since his death, September 15, 1942 [Bronze reliefs] [Seal of Central America] September 15, 1821 San Pedro Perulapan September 25, 1839 Las Charcas March 15, 1829 Espiritu Santo April 6, 1839 [Missing bronze relief]El Gualcho

the conspirators of San Salvador: The hostages that my enemies hold are objects very dear to my heart, but I am the Chief of the Nation and my duty is to attack. I will pass over the bodies of my family and will teach the rebels the error of their ways and I won’t live one instant more this most scandalous incident.

[Sixth marker]
I leave my remains to the Salvadoran people, as proof of my first thoughts and in recognition of your bravery and sacrifice in defense of liberty and national union. My love of Central America dies with me. I call to the youth of today that are ready to give life to this country that I fear I leave in a state of anarchy, and I desire that you follow my example of dying with firmness before abandoning her to the disorder that she unfortunately finds

By J. Makali Bruton, May 31, 2015

4. Francisco Morazán Marker

The marker to the right of the monument is related to the surrounding park's restoration.

herself in now. The country should come before the family.

[Seventh marker]
The teachers’ schools of El Salvador, In tribute to General Francisco Morazan in the 1st Century since his death, September 15, 1942

Francisco Morazán (born October 3, 1792) was one of the greatest Central American post-independence leaders. He attempted to maintain the Central American Federation until eventually being exiled to Costa Rica in 1842 and later executed there on September 15, fatefully the anniversary of independence from Spain. This monument is the oldest monument in El Salvador and gives many details of his struggles to advance his liberal ideals in the conservative political world that existed at the time. The monument gives a list of his battles, but also a list of friends and associates that accompanied him in exile to Costa Rica. Two of his greatest quotes are also shown, one indicating his unwillingness to negotiate with rebels that held his family hostage. The second quote is a call to the youth of his time to continue his struggle. He also famously desired to be buried in El Salvador, a wish that was fulfilled as he is buried in the Los Ilustres Cemetery of San Salvador.

Unfortunately the bronze plates around the base of the tomb have had to be protected from theft by large metal bars.

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